eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 18, 2012

The RCAT (rapid content authoring tool) market continues to be healthy with nothing to slow it down – uh, except maybe one thing (more on that later). This will become one of the biggest features in 2012 – especially with people wanting to create simulations without being an e-learning developer. Slow growth here.

Authoring Tools 76

Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 76

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

911 E-Learning Webinar Series Kicks Off. EST. Social Learning – C the New, the Possible, the Evolution – to register, click Social Learning Webinar. There will never be a charge to the 911 E-Learning Webinar Series, and questions are encouraged. Social Learning – Collection.

Rapid Intake 63

Rapid Intake Flash to HTML5 Conversion News Unison 63

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 24, 2014

from their “market” is outrageous. They are your new BTF – “best trend forever” Trend 1 – Learning Mastery. Systems are starting to use the term to stipulate that their system provides a higher quality of mastery (learning) than anyone else. You want learning mastery?

Trends 82

Trends LMS vendor Open Source 82

eLearning 24-7

JULY 8, 2010

Click to view and download the directory, which is in an Excel file - E-Learning 24/7 LMS & LCMS Directory. CMSs, learning portals geared only are not on the list. Open Source LMSs are not on the list, you can find this information here. Additionally, vendors can cease to exist quickly. E-Learning 24/7.

LCMS 68

LCMS LMS Brandon Hall PeopleSoft 68

eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2010

Unfortunately, too many vendors in the e-learning space have failed to see the power and potential of this capability, and have decided to ignore them. Open Architecture. APIs are open source code, so that developers (inc. Google code is open source code, so you can manipulate.

Mashups 65

Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

eLearning 24-7

JUNE 20, 2011

The LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal market continues to be strong. In my latest directory, 393 LMS vendors – global, of which 34 or so are open source systems. Here are five trends that are being seen in the market, but one of these trends can cause consternation, among current customers. It was a myth.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 11, 2013

When you think of a learning management system you immediately focus on the features, ease of use (ideally) and more importantly how it ties directly to what you want to do in the short and long term as related to learning or learning/performance management. Maybe you see it as a component within a blended learning environment.

LMS 78

LMS Blended Learning vendor Learning Management System 78

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 20, 2011

They involved talent management, “hello and goodbye” with vendors, social learning, upswing in mobile learning, new feature sets in the authoring tool space, flat lining in web conferencing and standalone platforms. LMSs/LCMS/CMS/learning platforms in commercial and open space continued their presence.

Blended Learning 96

Blended Learning Authoring Tools Augmented Reality vendor 96

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 24, 2011

A couple of vendors have added HRIS modules. It is interesting to note, that many of the vendors are targeting the SMB space, especially the small size (less than 500 employees) market. Equally of interest, are the increase in open source systems that offer for a fee, hosting on their own servers, rather than on yours.

News 73

News Authoring Tools Rapid Intake vendor 73

eLearning 24-7

JULY 13, 2011

This month’s news and notes includes details on the E-Learning 24/7 Course Authoring Tool Shootut, A new Content Authoring Tool Directory along with interesting data points, LMS Info and final tidbits. E-Learning 24/7 and E-Learning TV presents: Rapid Course Authoring Tool Shootout. 124 vendors, inc.

Authoring Tools 71

Authoring Tools News CertPoint vendor 71

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

In the webinar, I brought up how LMS vendors were themselves perpetuating the myth of the bad things of social media (which is a necessary component of social learning), so, rather than identify the facts and data to potential clients who are concerned about social media and thus social learning, they instead do not include it in their system.

vendor 72

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 72

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

They are similar to what you see in your standard LMS, course content, learning paths, reporting – but it is not as robust (which is fine for some end users). If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. Social Learning and M-Learning.

Trends 70

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 70

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 9, 2010

They are similar to what you see in your standard LMS, course content, learning paths, reporting – but it is not as robust (which is fine for some end users). If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. Social Learning and M-Learning.

Trends 69

Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 69

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2010

As social learning continues to grow, LMS/LCMS vendors are taking various approaches. While some view themselves as “social learning&# savvy, incorporating various components, others seem to see themselves as just sitting on the sidelines. It is not as though, social learning is going to disappear. Do Nothing.

Social Networks 73

Social Networks Social Learning Social Social Media 73

eLearning 24-7

JANUARY 13, 2011

A new year is upon us and thus it is time to re-visit the LMS market. Several vendors have left the space, a few have entered. Vendors are hearing us and are making changes. More multilingual options to their web sites, trials and social learning. More multilingual options to their web sites, trials and social learning.

News 65

News LMS Brandon Hall vendor 65

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

ABOUT MIKE RUSTICI (President, Rustici Software): In 2002, Mike Rustici founded Rustici Software to help Learning Management Systems and e-learning content creators work well with each other using the SCORM standard. Learnnovators: How is Tin Can API (or ‘Experience API’) going to revolutionize the way we learn?

ADL 100

ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

ABOUT MIKE RUSTICI (President, Rustici Software): In 2002, Mike Rustici founded Rustici Software to help Learning Management Systems and e-learning content creators work well with each other using the SCORM standard. Learnnovators: How is Tin Can API (or ‘Experience API’) going to revolutionize the way we learn?

ADL 100

ADL SCORM Compliance Training Standards 100

Learning Visions

JUNE 27, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 The Rise of Rapid e-Learning Mike Alcock, MD of Atlantic Link Ltd has written an article over at Trainingzone.co.uk: The Rise of Rapid e-Learning. Are they producing high-quality e-Learning?

Rapid eLearning 100

Rapid eLearning Instructional Design Atlantic Link Case Study 100

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 15, 2010

In 2010, the RCAT market continued its upswing and nothing indicates to me it will be changing anytime soon. The Big Dogs – which in this case, deals more with market share, for the most part continued to push forward, yet from an innovation standpoint, uh, solid, but not outstanding. Open Source Product of the Year (i.e.

Authoring 66

Authoring Innovation Social Networks Tools 66

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 27, 2010

I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. Open Source Systems – That have to be 100% free to be considered. Extended Enterprise – System must have e-comm, multi-tenet – fully skinnable, additional functionality. Open Source LMS of the Year. Social Learning is limited.

LMS 66

LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Latest: 303 LMS & Learning Portal Vendors. 28 free open source vendors – on 2nd tab. Vendors are listed from all over the world. They do not allow you to use any other 3rd party rapid content authoring tool vendor. Learning Portals. User name: E-Learning. LMS Directory.

Learning Portal 40

Learning Portal Portal Flash to HTML5 Conversion LMS 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 27, 2012

Many in the education market are still in love with open source systems, such as Moodle. Mobile Learning. This is one of the most shocking trends in the space – the significant lack of mobile learning in these systems. Social Learning. Continuance of lack of new capabilities with social learning.

Association Learning Management System 85

Association Learning Management System LMS Learning Management System Trends 85

eLearning 24-7

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Nothing wrong with that, mind you, after all when a company or vendor wins such an award it makes for great advertising and marketing. Heck, if I was one of these folks, I would advertise, pr and push numerous marketing channels for the announcement. In the LMS market alone, there are over 395 vendors.

Authoring Tools 63

Authoring Tools Open Source vendor SCATE 63

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 21, 2010

The Big Dog Learning Management Systems are the best in the market – FALSE. In the Big Dog market – I like two systems, another one is average and the rest are unimpressive. In the Big Dog market – I like two systems, another one is average and the rest are unimpressive. Let’s Play True or False.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS LCMS 40

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

That smartphones were the answer to mobile learning. Vendors were saying, lets “wait on those&# or “our customers are not requesting them, so we are holding off&#. Social learning? A number of vendors whose real focus is the Talent Management/Performance Management market. 2 Mobile Learning.

vendor 69

vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

He was recognized throughout the e-learning and learning communities. I live it, perhaps too much, yet the other day I came across a learning blog informing its readers that in order for the LMS to survive: Must become modular. Funny thing is that it the LMS market has been doing that for more than a decade.

LMS 74

LMS vendor Compliance Training Centra 74

eLearning 24-7

JULY 16, 2012

Even one time open source systems are starting to offer hosting for an additional cost. For vendors who offer unlimited, I am sure it is doing well for you and is a big positive for you. It is a way to counter free open source systems. The LMS market is the same way. E-Learning 24/7.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Trends Association LMS LMS 72

eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

In the webinar, I brought up how LMS vendors were themselves perpetuating the myth of the bad things of social media (which is a necessary component of social learning), so, rather than identify the facts and data to potential clients who are concerned about social media and thus social learning, they instead do not include it in their system.

vendor 40

vendor Social Networks LMS Innovation 40

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 7, 2010

Example: Social Learning. Type “Social learning LMS&# in your search engine or “Social Learning&# in your search engine and start going into the pages and not just looking at page one. This is not a marketing or sales pitch angle, and that has been made clear to the vendors. E-Learning 24/7.

LMS 53

LMS RFP vendor Brandon Hall 53

eLearning 24-7

JULY 13, 2010

Forecast: Continued growth and expansion, as this space has profit written all over it, especially if the vendor provides a skinned/branded solution, e-comm (with currency options inc. Global markets. Often misleading in a vendor’s pitch is that they are truly global, when in fact nothing could be farther than the truth.

LCMS 78

LCMS Trends LMS Social Networks 78

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Next week, 12-12-12, will be #10 to #1 learning management systems for 2012. New features include m-learning on the iPad with native app (no on/off synch), integrates with Yammer, themes, custom URL, assessment tool, the authoring tool is the key component, help and feedback tab. Video learning platforms. 20 Saba Learning Suite.

LMS 71

LMS Cornerstone OnDemand Saba Totara 71

eLearning 24-7

MAY 11, 2012

It just wasn’t me thinking this, I heard it from attendees and even other vendors who were trolling the floor. E-Learning has been minimal. Mobile Learning. LMS vendors who had a significant number of leads – amazing when you consider the show typically brings quite a large contingency of ILT folks.

ASTD 83

ASTD ILT vendor Blackboard 83

eLearning 24-7

JULY 23, 2010

Social Learning standard features – Lame. Social Learning add on module – Not a lot for what you get at an additional cost. An API can tie back into the administration side of things, still providing you with the data needed, so if you want to go with an open source API it can be done. Social Learning.

GeoMaestro 58

GeoMaestro GeoLearning Productivity Product 58

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

E-Learning vendors offer training or tell you they have robust training, you find out it is PDF guides with an accompanying video. There are of course, vendors who do not play by the honest factor rules, but who have salespeople who do. Then there are vendors who are very honest, but who may have one or two bad apples.

Authoring Tools 21

Authoring Tools vendor LMS Open Source 21

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 12, 2011

The number one reason people leave their current system or purchase a different e-learning product? I have seen over 150 systems, 80 plus authoring tools, dozens of web conferencing products, mobile learning, quiz assessment tools, CMSs and learning portals, and not everyone of them meets those two statements.

Authoring Tools 68

Authoring Tools vendor NexLearn Authorware 68

eLearning Learning Posts

MAY 3, 2010

Best of eLearning Learning. The following are the top items from featured sources based on social signals. Key Social Learning Roles - Daretoshare , April 4, 2010 Premise : Learning communities or networks thrive because its members possess certain skills and capabilities. Can You Learn from a Recording?

Google Buzz 85

Google Buzz iPad Blended Learning Google 85

eLearning 24-7

JULY 3, 2010

I’m on my way to get a car that enables me to launch a robust social learning system. OmniSocial is a social learning platform, with learning management capabilities and with the ability to select individual apps in the system and only use those you select to install onto your web site or learning portal.

Mzinga 53

Mzinga Productivity Product Portal 53